Abraham and I have always had a difficult relationship. On one hand, I admire his faith and fortitude in packing up his life and traveling, but on the other hand, I am deeply challenged to accept his behavior in the Issac story.
Usually, when we study the Samaritan woman, we focus on her relationships (five husbands is an eye opener.) Another common focus of the story is that the woman came to the well at noon, alone.
Although we don’t know a great deal about the life of John the Baptizer, we do know that Elizabeth and Mary knew each other when they were both pregnant.
In 2005, I was blessed to be a part of an international start-up team for the United Methodist Church’s Upper Room Ministries.
McDonald’s Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas, is a hub of astronomical research and a world-renowned stargazing destination in Texas.
There’s an old story that’s been floating around for years about a visiting pastor who attended a men’s breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area of the country.
Have you ever had one of those jobs that, at the end of the day, you were so dirty you needed a shower?
In the original animated movie, Toy Story, by Pixar, the toys are all alive, but only when there are no adults around.
There’s an old story about a little boy learning the Lord’s prayer.